Press Release

BMW Group expands its Commitment in the USA

WHAT: You are invited to join BMW Group for a
significant economic and product

announcement at its U.S. plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina on
Friday, March 28th at 1 PM (Eastern time).

WHO: Speaking will be:

BMW Group Chairman Dr. Norbert Reithofer

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley

BMW Group Board Member Harald Krueger - head of the global
production network

Manfred Erlacher - President, BMW Manufacturing.

NOTE: The event will also be streamed live on the internet beginning
at 1 PM (Eastern) on the 28th; the link will be sent separately closer
to the event.

WHERE: BMW Manufacturing Co. (Plant Spartanburg)

1400 Highway 101 South

Greer, South Carolina 29651

NOTE: The event will take place in the North Assembly Hall where the
X3 and X4 are assembled. Follow the signs on Highway 101 to the
Assembly North entrance and parking. Please arrive no later than
12:30 PM.

PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION: An embargoed – release
time 1 PM Eastern - detailed press release with photos will be emailed
to those attending and posted on Press Club at 9 AM (Eastern) on the
morning of the 28th.

INTERVIEW AVAILABILITIES: As time and schedules
permit following the announcement event, speakers will be available
for brief, one-on-one interviews.